Exterior Views of G. Fox & Co., Main Street, Hartford
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date1880-1917
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 8 x 10in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) and smaller
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.45.16-.19
DescriptionGroup of photographs shows exterior views of G. Fox & Co. department store in Hartford prior to 1917.
2007.45.16 is a view of Main Street with cars parked alongside the road, utility poles and wires are visible and there are awnings on some store windows.
2007.45.17 is a view of the G. Fox & Co. store that was built in 1880. Awnings are on several of the windows. A sign on the roof of the building reads "G. Fox.1880" In the righthand corner, there is a horse and wagon. Women and a man walk along the sidewalk. A sign on the lefthand side of the photograph is partially visible and reads, "[Spec]ial Sale Of / [MI]LLINERY / AND / [?]ed HATS / [?]erstein & Co / Corner of / MAIN / AND / [T]EMPLE / Streets."
2007.45.18 is a group shot of men and women employees of G. Fox & Co. department store standing in front of the store's doorway. The sign above them reads, "FOX'S"
2007.45.19 is a view from Main Street of firemen using hoses to put out the fire at G. Fox & Co. A large crowd of men and women are watching the blaze. Utility poles and wires are visible. Horses and fire wagons are in the street. Several people hold umbrellas. A sign in the lefthand corner reads, "Wm. H. POST & Co. / CARPETS. / PAPER HANGINGS / CURTAINS."
2007.45.16 is a view of Main Street with cars parked alongside the road, utility poles and wires are visible and there are awnings on some store windows.
2007.45.17 is a view of the G. Fox & Co. store that was built in 1880. Awnings are on several of the windows. A sign on the roof of the building reads "G. Fox.1880" In the righthand corner, there is a horse and wagon. Women and a man walk along the sidewalk. A sign on the lefthand side of the photograph is partially visible and reads, "[Spec]ial Sale Of / [MI]LLINERY / AND / [?]ed HATS / [?]erstein & Co / Corner of / MAIN / AND / [T]EMPLE / Streets."
2007.45.18 is a group shot of men and women employees of G. Fox & Co. department store standing in front of the store's doorway. The sign above them reads, "FOX'S"
2007.45.19 is a view from Main Street of firemen using hoses to put out the fire at G. Fox & Co. A large crowd of men and women are watching the blaze. Utility poles and wires are visible. Horses and fire wagons are in the street. Several people hold umbrellas. A sign in the lefthand corner reads, "Wm. H. POST & Co. / CARPETS. / PAPER HANGINGS / CURTAINS."
Collections
Status
Not on view
mid 20th century
1880-1917
William G. Dudley
1917
